Rs 5 bln released to RRUs for rehabilitation of IDPs: NA told

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Abdul Qadir Baloch on Tuesday informed the National Assembly that Rs 5 billion have been released to the Reconstruction Rehabilitation Units (RRUs) for tribesmen whose houses were destroyed and damaged during military operation in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

PM urges SCO members to collectively confront challenges of extremism, terrorism

By Muhammad Ilyas Khan ZHENGZHOUS (China), Dec.15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Tuesday urged the SCO members to join forces and develop comprehensive strategies to collectively confront the challenges of extremism and terrorism.

Anusha receives top U.N. award, vows to step up efforts for women empowerment

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NEW YORK, Dec 15 (APP): Pakistan’s Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunications Anusha Rehman Khan Monday evening received a prestigious U.N. prize, known as “GEM-TECH Global Achievers” award, with the pledge to continue her work for the cause of women empowerment through technology. “I dedicate this award to the people of Pakistan, specially… Continue reading Anusha receives top U.N. award, vows to step up efforts for women empowerment

PAC refers case of imported vehicles irregular procurement to NAB

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): The Sub-Committee of the Public Accounts Committee on Monday directed the Secretary Planning and Development Division to refer the case of irregular expenditure on procurement of imported vehicles to the National Accountability Bureau for an inquiry within 15 days. The Committee also asked the NAB to inquire the matter and submit… Continue reading PAC refers case of imported vehicles irregular procurement to NAB

Senate panel for creation of consensus on journalists protection,welfare bill

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): A sub-committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage (IBHN)Monday examining the bill related to protection of journalists and their welfare decided to try to create consensus among the stakeholders. The meeting chaired by Senator Mushahidullah Khan, its convener decided to extend invitation to All Pakistan Newspapers… Continue reading Senate panel for creation of consensus on journalists protection,welfare bill

SMEDA to open its regional offices in Gilgit, AJK, FATA

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA) will open its regional offices in Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Kashmir and Federally Administrative Tribal Areas (FATA) in order to extend its out reach to under served areas of the country.

ICC announces third round schedule of ICC Int’l Cup, WCL C’ship

Lanka fined for maintaining slow over-rate

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced third round schedule of the ICC Intercontinental Cup and ICC World Cricket League Championship. Ireland is undefeated in the Intercontinental Cup with a maximum of 40 points from its victories over UAE and Namibia after round two of seven. They stand 14 points clear… Continue reading ICC announces third round schedule of ICC Int’l Cup, WCL C’ship

Two wet spells likely during last week of December

LAHORE, Dec 14 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast normal rainfall in all over the country between December and February and predicted two wet spells during next 15 days. According to a spokesman of the PMD, on the basis of prevailing global atmospheric and ocean conditions, more than 20 percent above normal snowfall is… Continue reading Two wet spells likely during last week of December

US forces fighting Taliban to save parts of Helmand province: NYT

NEW YORK, Dec 14 (APP): American Special Operations forces have secretly taken a “more central role” in the fighting to save crucial areas of Afghanistan’s Helmand province from falling to the Taliban, The New York Times reported Monday.

AFP constitutes committee for promotion of athletics

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): The Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) has constituted a committee for the promotion of athletics in the country.

500,000 metric tons sugar to be exported till March next

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): An estimated 500,000 metric tons of sugar to be exported in a phased manner till March 31, 2016.

Mahrukh wins Open Rock Climbing

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Mahrukh Mahmood earned victory in the Pakistan Open Rock Climbing Competition organized by the Adventure Club of Pakistan here at the Jasmine Corner Rocks at Maragallas.

Pak Hero, Mohammdon Club to play match to remember APS students’ sacrifices

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Pak Hero and Mohammdon Hockey Club would play a memorial hockey match at the Johar Town Hockey Stadium Lahore on Wednesday.

Solo exhibition on traditional, contemporary art concludes on Tuesday

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): The ongoing exhibition of exquisite paintings exploring traditional and contemporary art forms by Heraa Khan will conclude here on December 15.

Pak, Russia to enhance collaboration in art, culture: Pervaiz Rashid

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid said Monday that Pakistan and Russia would coordinate their efforts to enhance collaboration in the fields of art and culture.

APS martyrs week continue at RAC

RAWALPINDI, Dec 14 (APP): A week long activities arranged to pay tribute to martyrs of Army Public School (APS) Peshawar are continued to attract visitors here at Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC).

Pak-Turkish joint projects to help empower women: Marvi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Chairperson of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Marvi Memon said on Monday that Turkish investors could help to raise new businesses from poverty in Pakistan and empower women.

Tapi project will meet future gas needs: Pervaiz

Govt determined to promote sports activities: Pervaiz Rashid

LAHORE Dec 14 (APP): President PML-N Lahore MNA Pervaiz Malik on Monday said the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (Tapi) gas project would play a pivotal role in revitalizing the national economy.

5-day anti-polio drive kicks off

President Rotary International positive Pakistan to soon be a polio-free country

RAWALPINDI,Dec 14 (APP): A five-day anti-polio campaign kicked off in the entire district here on Monday to cover more than 750,793 children below five years of age, Executive District Officer (EDO) Health Dr Arshad Ali Sabir informed that the immunization campaign was in full swing.

Performance of embassies,high commissions satisfactory: Sartaj Aziz

ISLAMABAD, DEC 14 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz Monday informed the Senate that performance of Foreign Ministry, Embassies and High Commissions was satisfactory and comparatively better for the last two years.